Los Angeles, CA — The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America invites the public to join in the annual memorial ceremony remembering the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This year marks a significant milestone—the 80th anniversary of the bombings—and we gather to pray for peace and reflect on the enduring lessons of history.
The Shurine invites the public to the annual "Silent Prayer and Bells for Peace" event, held this year on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time.
This peaceful gathering includes a moment of silent prayer followed by the ringing of bells at the exact time the bombs fell on Nagasaki 80 years ago, to send wishes for peace throughout the world.
The "Bells for Peace" project was founded by the Shrine’s beloved and dedicated super volunteer, the late Richard Fukuhara, who was moved by the stories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors and committed himself to peace-building efforts. His legacy continues to inspire this event every year.
The online events will be hosted on the Shrine’s YouTube channel and are free and open to the public. The Shrine encourages individuals, families, parents, children, and communities around the world to join in remembering the past and working together toward a more peaceful future.
The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the American branch of Shusse Inari Jinja in Matsue, Japan.
Through the Shrine’s online ceremonies and cultural events, the Shrine aims to share Japan’s sustainable, nature-connected way of life and traditional spiritual values with a global audience.
